Temporary Part-Time PRN MRI Technician, College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of PRN MRI Technician. The primary purpose of this part-time temporary position is to perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures for interpretation by veterinary radiologists using high-field MRI equipment. The position is responsible for scanning with little supervision ensuring the safety of patients staff and equipment. Reviews studies for overall quality and transfer to the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS). Properly trains Medical Residents on the safety and function principles measurement factors and proper positioning of patients. Communicates information promptly to radiologist and in-house staff regarding imaging progress. Sets protocols for routine projects as well as research projects. Fulfills IACUC responsibilities.

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend evening or holiday work may be required of this position.

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures for interpretation by veterinary radiologist.
• Provides daily organization of large and small animal procedures under general anesthesia.
• Reviews requests submitted by clinician/radiologist for proper procedure.
• Positions patients for exams to ensure good image quality safety and accessibility to vital monitoring IV etc.
• Assists anesthesia nurses residents and faculty with intubation IV premeds and proper restraint when needed.
• Demonstrates competency in use of PACS CIS and RIS.
• Archives completed studies to PACS.
• Scans and reviews data on disk
• Performs pertinent reconstructions (e.g. MPRMIPSSD).
• Prints film and burns CDs of completed studies as needed
• Inputs proper charges for completed procedures.
• Performs daily quality assurance and calibration on VIS equipment (MRI and CT).
• Notifies service engineers if any errors occur
• Notifies CVM population of any unavailability of equipment.
• Instructs radiology residents on function parameters positioning and protocol of different MRI procedures to ensure they are able to run scanner if needed.
• Assists with performing a wide array of radiographic procedures in radiology if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Associates degree from an American Medical Association-approved school of Radiologic Technology. Certification in Radiology and MRI.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:
• Ability to evaluate MRI request for completion and appropriate choice of imaging study.
• Ability to evaluate appropriate positioning of patient and MRI coils.
• Knowledge of appropriate imaging sequences selection of correct acquisition parameters.
• Ability to set and adjust parameters/technique for Spin Echo (single-echo dual and multi-echo); Inversion Recovery; 2D/3D GRE; 2D/3D/Time of Flight Angiography; Phase Oversampling; Echo Sharing (Dual contrast TSE Technique; T1T2 and PD image adjustments; swap phase; Flip angle Presaturation Technique.
• Knowledge of tracking Saturation bands; Fat Sat; Water/FAT Suppression; DESS/CISS/Space/Vibe/Truefisp/Haste/Diffusion-Perfusion and ADC Mapping.
• Ability to provide Dynamic analysis Post Contrast and Non-Contrast images.
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelors degree from an American Medical Association-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Experience:2 years of MRI Experience with 1.5 Tesla MRI or greater field strength. Training on Siemens MRI. MRI Registry.

Work Location:

• Knoxville Tennessee
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: 09
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions:

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College:

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVMis one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.